According to a recent report by the French news outlet L’Equipe (via the Daily Mirror), Barcelona are among a whole host of clubs monitoring the progress of Stade Rennais midfield ace Eduardo Camavinga. It is understood that the Catalan outfit will face competition from Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in pursuit of the French starlet (via the Daily Mirror).
Camavinga’s Glorious Rise In French Football
The Miconje-born talent is a product of Rennes’ youth system and has done well to become a regular feature of their senior team in the Ligue 1 this season. He has already put in a few memorable displays for Julien Stéphan’s team which has raised his stock in European football. Camavinga has featured in 16 matches for the French outfit this term and has one assist to his name across multiple competitions.
The Rennes whizkid is more renowned for his defensive prowess as evidenced by his average of 4.0 tackles, 1.4 interceptions and 1.0 clearances per game in this campaign (stats via whoscored). The French prospect has been a joy to watch when he assumes the role of a defensive anchorman in the Rennes midfield.
What Makes The French Teenager Such A Special Talent?
Camavinga has transformed himself into a promising young player in the French top-flight. The Angola-born sensation became the youngest ever player to record an assist in the Ligue 1 when he put in a match-winning display against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this season. The fact that he is playing regular first-team football is nothing short of remarkable for a player of his age.
Is Camavinga Worth The Fight?
The French teenager is undeniably a star in the making so Ernesto Valverde will do well to prise him away from France. Barca has developed a glowing reputation for their approach to promoting young talent. Therefore, Camavinga’s potential acquisition could prove to be a massive coup for the Spanish champions in the long-run.
For now, the jury is still out on whether the Rennes midfield ace will be able to produce the same quality at a foreign league. However, if the Catalans are willing to be patient with him, then it makes sense for Ernesto Valverde to put up a proper fight for the youngster’s services.
